Cylinder Head: Installation

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Install cylinder head gasket onto cylinder block. Install cylinder head bolts and tighten to specification in sequence. See Figure. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Install rocker arm. Install camshaft. See CAMSHAFT . To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Tighten valve cover bolts in sequence. See Fig 1. Tighten all fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Fill and bleed cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM BLEEDING .

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Cover Bolt Installation Sequence

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